Parents need to know that while even grade-schoolers may enjoy the horror-movie aspects of this hugely popular vampire series, its mature themes are not a good fit for kids that young. Even kids as young as 12 -- who will enjoy the action and have fun with the one-liners -- probably aren't quite ready for the dark, adult issues the show tackles. Buffy is in mortal danger in most episodes, she loses her virginity to her (much) older boyfriend, and monsters are everywhere. On the upside, the series encourages strength in girls, mentoring, and teamwork. The series is best for teens and adults, who will appreciate the multi-leveled story and the Romeo and Juliet subtext of some of the episodes.

Season 7 Episode 12:

Potential

Season 7 Episode 11:

Showtime

Buffy trains would-be slayers, as she continues to search for ways to vanquish the Ubervamp and save Spike; Anya and Giles meet with an oracle who has disturbing information about Buffy's past and future.

Season 7 Episode 8:

Sleeper

Season 7 Episode 7:

Conversations With Dead People

The gang receives a wave of ominous visitations; Joyce visits daughter Dawn from beyond the grave; Buffy has a startling conversation with a vampire; Willow thinks Tara is trying to communicate with her.